Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Thighs
Enjoy tender, flavorful chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory brown sugar garlic sauce that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to create the marinade.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs lightly with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip chicken thighs and pour the brown sugar garlic marinade over them.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Baste chicken with the sauce once or twice during baking for extra flavor.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra crisp skin, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
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